abduct -
To seize and take someone away against their will, by force; to kidnap.
The kidnappers abducted Patty Heart on February 4, 1974 and demanded that prisoners be released in exchange for her return.
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inflame -
To make a situation less controllable by making people even more angry.
The government was hesitant to bring in the troops to control the riots, because that might just inflame the situation.
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Other
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snoop -
To investigate secretly in an attempt to find out something, especially about someone's private affairs
Betty paid the private investigator to snoop on her husband, and she found that her fears and concerns were totally unfounded.
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thrive -
For a child, animal, or plant to grow and develop well and vigorously
After heavy rains and patient care by the landscaper, the garden was soon thriving with beautiful plants and flowers.
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Disgusting
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slobber -
Have saliva dripping copiously from the mouth
St. Bernards may be lovable dogs, but their constant slobbering is a turn-off for many people.
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pounce -
When an animal or bird of prey jumps or swoops suddenly to catch prey
True to its nature, the cat pounced on the mouse before it could run away.
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soar -
To feel or express great happiness or excitement; to be uplifted emotionally; or to fly or rise high in the air.
His spirits soared when he heard the good news.
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disrupt -
To interrupt the normal flow or process of something.
The sound of people screaming at each other outside the school disrupted the teacher’s lecture.
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Dishonest
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hoodwink -
To deceive or trick someone.
The con man surveyed the crowd in order to find someone to hoodwink.
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scrunch -
To make something small to fit into a small space
Barry was alone in the house when he heard the robber enter, and Barry quickly scrunched under the desk in the office and remained as quiet as he could so that the robber wouldn't notice him.
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Entice
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seduce -
To lead astray usually by persuasion or false promises
Clever advertising often tries to seduce naïve customers into buying worthless products.
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Weak
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hobble -
To walk in an awkward way, typically because of pain from an injury
After she broke her leg, she would hobble around to get anywhere.
